Vegetarian & Vegan Soups
Simple vegetarian recipes for soup provide the ideal comfort food. I grew up in Chicago, where they say we have two seasons - winter and August. Naturally, we eat a lot of soup.
Vegetarian soup recipes provide the perfect framework for creativity. Most soups begin the same: saute your aromatics (onions, garlic, and other veggies such as celery or carrots if you have them on hand) and then add broth. From there, your imagination is the limit. Add vegetables, legumes, tofu, miso, vinegar, grains, pasta, herbs, and spices - even peanut butter. It's hard to go wrong!
Carrot Ginger Soup
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 20 min
Combine the sweet flavor of carrots with a ginger kick!
Cilantro Soup
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 20 min
This vegetarian soup recipe was inspired by the
sopa de cilantro I ate in a little tequileria in San Diego.
Indian Lentil Dal
Prep time: 30 min; Total time: Overnight
Here is a simple lentil soup that is healthy and extremely tasty. Lentils are high in protein and
fiber but low in fat. This dal recipe is one of my favorite Indian dishes.
Low Fat Cream of Asparagus
Soup
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 20 min
Cream of asparagus soup (or spargelcremesuppe as the Germans call it) is one of my favorites. When
I tried it in Germany their creamy version was too heavy for me. Try my low fat version instead of
the heavy cream version.
Low Fat
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with thyme and lavender
Prep time: 30 min; Total time: 30 min
Try this low fat cream of wild mushroom soup. The herbs thyme and lavender give it a distinct
flavor and make it delicious! This recipe is also vegan.
Pesto Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 20 min
I often eat pesto on fettuccine and I always wish I could skip the fettuccine and eat the pesto
with a spoon. This easy soup solves my dilemma!
Roasted Red Pepper and Corn
Soup
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 30 min
A delicious way to use late summer vegetables from your Farmer's Market or CSA!
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Parsley
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 30 min
This vegan soup recipe makes a creamy, thick, flavorful broth, packed with vitamins from red peppers and other veggies!
Rosemary Potato Bean
Soup
Prep time: 15 min; Total time: 40 min
The flavor of rosemary in potato soup is heavenly Made with chunks of potatoes, fresh or dried
rosemary, and cannelini beans, this soup is filling, high protein, and aesthetically pleasing, as
well as delicious!
The Best Tomato Soup Ever
Prep time: 30 min; Total time: 30 min
Make this when you want to impress your friends.
Tomato Basil Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min; Total time: 10 min
If you love to garden, this simple vegetarian soup is designed for you. In the summer, use your
fresh basil, spinach, onions, and tomatoes to create a flavor that can only be described as divine.
Vegetarian French Onion
Soup
Prep time: 25 min; Total time: 25 min
My vegetarian French onion soup uses vegetable beef-flavored bouillon in place of beef broth. It's
every bit as delicious as the original!
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min; Total time: 30 min
This hearty soup is delicious and filling - and it provides complete protein!
Vegetarian Tortilla
Soup
Prep time: 5 min; Total time: 15 min
The beauty of this recipe is that all of the ingredients will last indefinitely in your pantry.
This is a great meal to serve non-vegetarians as well because they can add chicken if they wish.
Vietnamese Style Dumpling
Soup
Prep time: 10 min; Total time: 20 min
I came up with this simple vegetarian recipe after eating at a Vietnamese restaurant. I love the
simple flavors and fresh ingredients.
Wisconsin Sorrel Soup
Prep time: 30 min; Total time: 30 min
When I read the recipe for French sorrel soup, I decided I wanted to make a healthier version -
thus the low fat and creamy Wisconsin sorrel soup was born.